Module 11 Multiple choice
1. Damage to which of the following puts a person's life in the most danger because it may cause breathing to stop? a Medulla b Thalamus c Hypothalamus d Hippocampus e Amygdala
Medulla
Olds and Milner located reward centers in the brain structure known as the a hypothalamus. b cerebellum. c sensory cortex. d medulla. e amygdala.
a
The best way to detect enlarged fluid-filled brain regions in some patients who have schizophrenia is to use a(n) a MRI. b X-ray. c brain lesion. d EEG. e PET scan.
a
The neural system located at the border between the brainstem and the cerebral hemispheres is known as the a limbic system. b cerebellum. c sensory cortex. d peripheral nervous system. e reticular formation.
a
The reticular formation is located in the a brainstem. b limbic system. c motor cortex. d sensory cortex. e cerebellum.
a
Which brain structure relays information from the eyes to the visual cortex? a thalamus b cerebellum c medulla d amygdala e hippocampus
a
Which of the following structures in the brainstem helps coordinate movements and lies above the medulla? a pons b thalamus c reticular formation d hypothalamus e hippocampus
a
Your life would be most immediately threatened if you suffered destruction of the a medulla. b amygdala. c angular gyrus. d corpus callosum. e hippocampus.
a
A gymnast falls and hits her head on the floor. She attempts to continue practicing but has trouble maintaining balance. What part of her brain has probably been affected? a Thalamus b Cerebellum c Reticular formation d Amygdala e Medulla
b
If Professor Freeborn lesions the amygdala of a laboratory rat, the rat will most likely become a hungry. b less aggressive c aphasic. d sexually aroused. e physically uncoordinated.
b
Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to a experience convulsive seizures. b lapse into a coma. c become sexually preoccupied. d cower in fear. e become violently aggressive.
b
Sleep researchers who are interested in brain wave activity are likely to use which kind of brain scan? a CT b EEG c fMRI d PET e MRI
b
Stimulation of the amygdala is most likely to have which of the following effects? a Happiness b Aggression c Hunger d Dreaming e Loss of balance
b
Surgical destruction of brain tissue is called a(n) a MRI. b lesion. c synapse. d EEG. e endorphin.
b
The concentration of glucose in active regions of the brain underlies the usefulness of a(n) a brain lesion. b PET scan. c hemispherectomy. d EEG. e MRI.
b
The secretions of the pituitary gland are most directly regulated by the a cerebellum. b hypothalamus. c thalamus. d reticular formation. e amygdala.
b
Thinking about sex (in your brain's cerebral cortex) can stimulate a region of the limbic system to secrete hormones. These hormones trigger the pituitary gland to influence hormones released by other glands in the body. Which brain region influences the endocrine system? a thalamus b hypothalamus c reticular formation d hippocampus e amygdala
b
To demonstrate that brain stimulation can make a rat violently aggressive, a neuroscientist should electrically stimulate the rat's a cerebellum. b amygdala. c medulla. d reticular formation. e thalamus.
b
We are usually least consciously aware of the processes and functions of which brain structure? a cerebral cortex b brainstem c Broca's area d sensory cortex e motor cortex
b
What is the main difference between an MRI scan and an fMRI scan? a MRI scans use X-rays, fMRI scans use gamma rays. b MRI scans show structural details of the brain, fMRI scans show structure and activity levels. c MRI scans are able to show internal structures of the brain, fMRI scans can also show external structures. d MRI scans measure brain wave activity, fMRI scans use a series of X-ray images to show structural details. e MRI scans measure glucose levels in the brain, fMRI scans measure oxygen levels.
b
When the cat's amygdala is electrically stimulated the cat prepares to attack by hissing and arching its back. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated by such stimulation? a somatic b sympathetic c sensorimotor d parasympathetic e central
b
Which of the following techniques would surgeons use in mapping the areas of the brain responsible for specific activities, such as movement or speech? a computed tomography (CT ) b positron emission tomography (PET) c lesion d magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) e electroencephalogram (EEG)
b
8. Which region of your brainstem plays a role in arousing you to a state of alertness when someone nearby mentions your name? a amygdala b medulla c reticular formation d hypothalamus e cerebellum
c
Animal research has revealed a general reward system that triggers the release of the neurotransmitter a epinephrine. b ACh. c dopamine. d serotonin. e GABA.
c
Damage to which of following brain structures would affect the processing of new explicit memories? a Cerebral cortex b Corpus callosum c Hippocampus d Hypothalamus e Medulla
c
The brain structure that provides a major link between the nervous system and the endocrine system is the a cerebellum. b medulla. c hypothalamus. d reticular formation. e amygdala.
c
Which of the following brain areas is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst? a Brainstem b Reticular activating system c Hypothalamus d Amygdala e Hippocampus
c
he "little brain" attached to the rear of the brainstem is called the a limbic system. b corpus callosum. c cerebellum. d reticular formation. e thalamus.
c
A brain lesion refers to ________ of brain tissue. a X-ray photography b development c radioactive bombardment d destruction e electrical stimulation
d
Addictive drug cravings are likely to be associated with reward centers in the a reticular formation. b angular gyrus. c cerebellum. d nucleus accumbens. e thalamus.
d
In creating more effective treatments for pain, researchers would use which of the following techniques for identifying regions of the brain that handle pain? a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) b lesion c electroencephalogram (EEG) d functional MRI (fMRI) e computed tomography (CT
d
The medulla is to the control of ________ as the cerebellum is to the control of ________. a memory; attention b hearing; seeing c emotion; motivation d breathing; walking e eating; sleeping
d
To identify which specific brain areas are most active during a particular mental task, researchers would be most likely to make use of a(n) a ACh agonist. b hemispherectomy. c MRI. d fMRI. e brain lesion.
d
Which brain structure receives information from all the senses except smell? a pons b medulla. c amygdala d thalamus e hippocampus
d
3. Which of the following scanning techniques measures glucose consumption as an indicator of brain activity? a PET b CT c EEG d fMRI e MRI
e
After Kato's serious motorcycle accident, doctors detected damage to his cerebellum. Kato is most likely to have difficulty a tasting the flavors of foods. b understanding what others are saying. c reading printed words. d experiencing intense emotions. e playing his guitar.
e
Ellen volunteers during her AP psychology class to try to balance a yardstick on her two fingers. While her eyes are open, she finds the task quite easy. However, when she closes her eyes, she finds the same task almost impossible. Which brain region relies on visual information in coordinating our voluntary movements? a reticular formation b amygdala c thalamus d hypothalamus e cerebellum
e
The sequence of brain regions from the evolutionarily oldest to newest is a brainstem; cerebral cortex; limbic system. b limbic system; cerebral cortex; brainstem. c cerebral cortex; brainstem; limbic system. d limbic system; brainstem; cerebral cortex. e brainstem; limbic system; cerebral cortex.
e
Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear? a cerebellum b dendrite c thalamus d medulla e amygdala
e
Which of the following is sometimes referred to as the brain's sensory switchboard, because it directs incoming sensory messages (with the exception of smell) to their proper places in the brain? a Thalamus b Pituitary c Limbic system d Cerebellum e Hypothalamus
e
Which of the following is the component of the limbic system that plays an essential role in the processing of new memories? a medulla b hypothalamus c cerebellum d thalamus e hippocampus
e
Your ability to experience physical sensations is most likely to be disrupted by damage to your a hippocampus. b corpus callosum. c angular gyrus. d amygdala. e thalamus.
e